International Welcome day dates 2019

The International Welcome, also known as International Orientation, is made up of a number of compulsory activities. These activities are to help new International students familiarise themselves with life in New Zealand (Aotearoa) and studying at Unitec.

Below you will find the dates for the International Welcome Day:

Semester One

Wednesday, 20 February, 8.45am - 3pm

Semester Two

Wednesday, 17 July, 8.45am - 3pm

The International Welcome Day is compulsory for International Students and a requirement to attend.

What to expect on the day?

The day will go as follows:

You will begin your day at the Unitec Marae to be welcomed not only to Unitec, but to this land, Aotearoa as our special visitors.

You will then be taken to the Red Lecture Theatre, located in Building 180 (Te Puna), Level 0, Mt Albert campus. To find your way around, visit our Campus Maps page.

They'll be presentations on the day, covering life in New Zealand, studying with us, and student support services available to you.

Don't forget to bring your passport and a pen with you, and make sure to dress for New Zealand weather on the day.

Students under 18

Those students that are under the age of under 18, in addition to the above, are required to attend an additional presentation on the International Welcome Day

Semester One, 2019

Where

Building 180 (Te Puna), Level 2, Room 2044

Time

1pm

Study Abroad

Study Abroad students, in additions to the above, are required to attend an additional presentation on the International Welcome day

Semester One, 2019

Where

Building 180 (Te Puna), Level 2, Room 2044

Time

11.30am

All International students will receive an email with information on the International Welcome from the International Team, if you have not received this please let us know. Email us on international@unitec.ac.nz or call us on +64 9 892 7402.

International Orientation workshops

We’ve prepared nine workshops to help you get the best start. These compulsory workshops are run across two days, you choose a date that suits you.